rain shadow

rain shadow

n.

An area having relatively little precipitation due to the effect of a barrier, such as a mountain range, that causes the prevailing winds to lose their moisture before reaching it.

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rain shadow

n

(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the relatively dry area on the leeward side of high ground in the path of rain-bearing winds

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rain shadow

An area having relatively little precipitation due to the effect of a topographic barrier, especially a mountain range, that causes the prevailing winds to lose their moisture on the windward side, causing the leeward side to be dry.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

rain shadow - an area that has little precipitation because some barrier causes the winds to lose their moisture before reaching it area, country - a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "Bible country"